The 25-year-old got his first start with the Vikings on Monday in a 23-7 loss on the road to the New York Giants. Freeman became just the second quarterback ever to attempt 50 passes but throw for fewer than 200 yards and fail to toss a touchdown. All told, he completed 37.7 percent of his passes and averaged 3.58 yards per attempt.

Minnesota could elect to go with quarterbacks Matt Cassel or Christian Ponder if Freeman remains on the wrong side of history. The Vikings are currently 1-5 and at the bottom of the NFC North heading into Sunday's matchup vs. the Packers, who lead the division with a 4-2 record.